bedanken
Translation
to thank
Examples
Ich möchte mich bei Ihnen bedanken.
I would like to thank you.
Er bedankte sich für das Geschenk.
He said thank you for the gift.
Wir bedanken uns für Ihre Hilfe.
We thank you for your help.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((bei+3)) ((für+4)) to thank sb. for sth. I thank you for your help.
sich ((bei+3)) to thank sb. Did you thank him?
sich ((für+4)) to thank for sth. She thanked them for the flowers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: danken, Dank aussprechen (to express thanks)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' + 'danken' (to thank). The 'be-' prefix often intensifies a verb or makes it reflexive.
Memory Tips
This is a reflexive verb: 'Ich bedanke MICH'. Imagine you are presenting thanks from yourself. Remember the prepositions: thank someone (BEI) for something (FÜR).